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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1801
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Dec 1, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Members of the STS-109 crew look over the interior of orbiter Columbia's payload bay....

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NASA image: Rainwater Biofilter
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Sep 29, 2020

Rainwater Biofilter

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s unrivaled dedication to the environment is highlighted through a variety of...

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NASA image: Crater Gullies
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Jan 30, 2023

Crater Gullies

This VIS image shows part of the rim of an unnamed crater in Terra Sirenum. A group of channels dissect the rim in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5029
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Aug 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., workers remove covers...

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NASA image: Marshburn during EVA-5
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Jul 27, 2009

Marshburn during EVA-5

S127-E-009369 (27 July 2009) --- Astronaut Tom Marshburn, STS-127 mission specialist, participates in the mission's...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5207
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Sep 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5072
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Aug 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The enclosed Space Tracking and Surveillance System – Demonstrators, or STSS-Demo, spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00206
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Jul 1, 2004

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NASA's Spirit and Opportunity Rovers could tell you something about the ups and downs of working on Mars. Spirit is...

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NASA image: Geological Time on Display in Arabia Terra
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Dec 16, 2002

Geological Time on Display in Arabia Terra

This scene from the dust covered plains of eastern Arabia Terra portrays a range of geological time. Three craters...

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NASA image: Supernova with Expanding Shell
Video
Jan 26, 2010

Supernova with Expanding Shell

Stars which are 8 times or more massive than our Sun end their lives in a most spectacular way; they go supernova. A...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2173
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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Phoenix Mars lander lifts off from Pad 17A aboard a Delta II 7925 rocket at 5:26...

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NASA image: Detecting a Difference in Clay Minerals at Two Gale Crater Sites
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Dec 13, 2016

Detecting a Difference in Clay Minerals at Two Gale Crater Sites

Data graphed here from the Chemistry and Camera (CheMin) instrument on NASA's Mars Curiosity rover show a difference...

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NASA image: NASA's CloudSat Images Dorian in 3D
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Aug 29, 2019

NASA's CloudSat Images Dorian in 3D

On, Aug. 27, 2019 NASA's CloudSat satellite passed over Dorian, still a tropical storm at the time, near Puerto...

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NASA image: Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil
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Nov 2, 2022

Plasma Rapid Oxidation Technique for Extending Component Tenabil

Gerard Moscoso, a mechanical engineer technician with NASA, prepares a sample for testing for the Plasma Rapid...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0083
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Feb 1, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-109 crew...

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NASA image: Cassidy and Marshburn during EVA-5
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Jul 27, 2009

Cassidy and Marshburn during EVA-5

S127-E-009323 (27 July 2009) --- Astronauts Tom Marshburn (foreground) and Christopher Cassidy, both STS-127 mission...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1623
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Jun 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After illumination testing of the solar array panels, technicians begin stowing the...

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NASA image: Solar Shield Poster
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Aug 31, 2020

Solar Shield Poster

This poster artfully depicts Solar Surfing, an early stage NASA study to support potential future missions that...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1722
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Nov 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The STS-109 crew is in the Vertical Processing Facility to look over equipment for...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5066
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Aug 27, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The enclosed Space Tracking and Surveillance System – Demonstrators, or STSS-Demo, spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2078
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Jul 23, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The Phoenix Mars Lander is lifted into the upper level of the mobile service tower on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5195
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Sep 12, 2009

KSC-2009-5195

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The two halves of the fairing are moved into the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2116
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Jul 27, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the second half of the fairing...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - Parazynski outfitting Node 2
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Oct 28, 2007

EVA 2 - Parazynski outfitting Node 2

S120-E-007081 (28 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Scott Parazynski, STS-120 mission specialist, participates in the second...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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